Food Safety Officer

Essential Car User Post: Candidates must have a valid driving license and access to a suitable vehicle.

This role could become permanent for the right candidate

We are seeking a dedicated Food and Safety Officer to join our Food and Safety Team within [Local Authority Name]. This role is focused on food hygiene and food standards inspections rather than handling service requests or broader environmental work.

As a key member of our regulatory services, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with food law and the Food Law Code of Practice, conducting inspections, and advising businesses to maintain public health and safety standards.

This is a local authority role, and candidates must have previous experience within a local authority setting.

Conduct food hygiene and food standards inspections across 165 premises within the borough, aiming to complete 2-3 inspections per day

Ensure compliance with food law, health and safety legislation, and relevant codes of practice.

Provide expert advice and guidance to businesses and stakeholders on food safety standards.

Carry out investigations into notifiable infectious diseases, food-related accidents, and hygiene breaches.

Prepare reports, issue statutory notices, and where necessary, contribute to enforcement actions.

Maintain accurate records using local authority IT systems.

Work collaboratively with internal teams, external agencies, and enforcement partners.

? Essential: A degree or diploma in Environmental Health or a Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection.? Desirable: Additional qualifications such as MSc in Food Safety Hygiene and Management or NEBOSH.? Strong knowledge of food hygiene, food standards, and health & safety legislation.? Current competency in Food Safety as per the Food Law Code of Practice.? Experience in a local authority settings conducting food hygiene inspections.? Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.? Full UK driving license and access to a car for daily site visits.

?? This is an essential car user post—applicants must provide their own vehicle for work-related travel.?? The role requires daily on-site work across the borough.?? Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on service needs.

? Competitive hourly rates.? Opportunity to work within a well-respected position.? A focused role with no service requests—just inspections!? Potential for higher pay for the right candidate.

If you have the expertise, drive, and experience to make a difference in food safety and public health, we want to hear from you!

?? Apply today!